Wildfire Evacuations, Missing College Student, Wandering Bear: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. Princeton University’s Department of Public Safety is seeking information on the whereabouts of a missing undergraduate student. (Read more on Patch)

2. The forest fire burning Tuesday afternoon in Barnegat has grown to 150 acres and is completely uncontained, authorities said.. (Read more on Patch.)

3. David C. Shroitman, 27, of Somerville is accused of fatally stabbing anti-drug activist 27-year-old MaryRose Fealey. However, whether he will ever stand trial for this crime is up in the air. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Captain Paul's Firehouse Dogs, an iconic Lawrence Township joint, was sold in January.(Read more on Patch.)

5. On Monday, a black bear was spotted running around several residential neighborhoods in Hamilton Township.. (Read more on Patch.)